The Substance
“Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself?”
Synopsis
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer #2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-31
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Casting Director
Jonathon Carley
Assistant Casting Director
Jiselle Henderkott
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Akil Wingate
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Vincent Colombe
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Jordan Ford Silver
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 41 DaysSydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 20, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 31, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 21, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$17.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$77.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.42x
+$59.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Coralie Fargeat
- Screenplay & Story
- Coralie Fargeat
- Original Score
- Raffertie
- Original Title
- The Substance
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Budget
- $17.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $77.3M
- Production Studios
- Working Title, Blacksmith, Working Title Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Coralie Fargeat
Coralie Fargeat
Raffertie
Benjamin Kračun
Jérôme Eltabet, Coralie Fargeat, Valentin Féron
Erik Baiers, Eric Fellner, Coralie Fargeat, Tim Bevan, Alexandra Loewy
Department Leadership Roster
Stanislas Reydellet
Production Design
Jérôme Gaspard
Stunt Coordinator
Bryan Jones
Visual Effects Supervisor
Benjamin Kračun
Director of Photography
Jérôme Eltabet
Editor
Coralie Fargeat
Director
Eric Fellner
Producer
Coralie Fargeat
Producer
Tim Bevan
Producer
Raffertie
Original Music Composer
Coralie Fargeat
Editor
Guillaume Le Gouez
Visual Effects Supervisor
Valentin Féron
Editor
Coralie Fargeat
Writer
Chevin Shafaghi
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Violence • Injury
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Substance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Substance about?
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
Who directed The Substance?
The Substance was directed by Coralie Fargeat.
Who stars in The Substance?
The principal cast of The Substance includes Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid, Edward Hamilton-Clark, Gore Abrams.
When was The Substance released and how long is it?
The Substance was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Substance?
The Substance had a reported production budget of $17.5M and grossed $77.3M at the worldwide box office (4.42 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Substance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Substance was composed by Raffertie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Substance?
The Substance holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).